Our Staff

The American Public Gardens Association is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.  The Association also seeks to encourage and support its members in creating this same culture within their own institutions.

Just as the gardens and landscapes we present are biologically diverse and engaging, we seek to consistently re-examine our professional values, modify our existing practices and remove barriers to being diverse and inclusive.

Pamela Allenstein

Pamela Allenstein

Senior Program Manager:
Collections, Conservation & Disaster Readiness

Briana Berkowitz

Briana Berkowitz

Virtual Conference and Professional Development Assistant

Katie Brickner

Katie Brickner

Member Development Manager

Caitlin Simkovich

Caitlin Simkovich

Creative Projects Coordinator

Lisa Comento

Lisa Comento

Communications Assistant

Michelle Provaznik

Michelle Provaznik

CEO

Lauren Garcia Chance

Lauren Garcia Chance

Associate Director,
Professional Development

Dorothea Coleman

Dorothea Coleman

Managing Editor of Public Garden

Richard A. Doran

Richard A. Doran

Marketing & Communications Manager

Tyler Hale

Tyler Hale

Program Manager

Sara Wilson Meyer

Sara Wilson Meyer

Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager

Bailee Neese

Bailee Neese

Associate Director,
Professional Development

Anna Li

Anna Li

Plant Protection Program Assistant

Kathryn Marro

Kathryn Marro

Member Care Associate

Chelsea Schmidt

Chelsea Schmidt

Associate Director,
Operations

Jeanette Henderson

Jeanette Henderson

Plant Protection Program Coordinator

Joshua Canepa Gallo

Joshua Canepa Gallo

Plant Protection Program Assistant